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Discuss the geopolitical implications of expanding International Energy Agency membership beyond OECD countries. Analyse how this could affect global energy governance structures.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Q4. Discuss the geopolitical implications of expanding International Energy Agency membership beyond OECD countries. Analyse how this could affect global energy governance structures. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The issue is relevant in the context of India’s formal request for …

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Global Drought Outlook 2025

Syllabus: Disaster & Agriculture Source:  OECD Context: The OECD released its latest report “Global Drought Outlook 2025” warning of worsening drought impacts globally, with 40% of the planet now experiencing more frequent and intense droughts About Global Drought Outlook 2025: What it is: A global assessment of evolving drought trends, impacts, and adaptation policies. Published …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 19 December 2022

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …

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Ukraine war could cut 1% off global growth: OECD

GS Paper: 3 Topic Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Ukraine war could cut 1% off global growth: OECD Context The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently reported that the Russian invasion of Ukraine could reduce the global growth rate by a percentage this …

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International Energy Agency (IEA) and Electricity Market Report:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: The early 2022 edition of the Agency’s bi-annual Electricity Market Report has been published.   Highlights of the report: Nations are largely turning to fossil fuels to meet the increase in electricity demand as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifting. …

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International Energy Agency (IEA):

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member.   Implications: The proposal if accepted will require New Delhi to raise strategic oil reserves to 90 days requirement. India’s current strategic …

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